Chelsea stumble again as Everton move out of the relegation zone

Everton moved out of the relegation zone with a valuable 1-0 win against fellow strugglers Leeds at Goodison Park. Seamus Coleman netted in the 64th minute when Everton's veteran defender hooked over a cross that caught out Leeds keeper Illan Meslier, who left a gap at his near post for the ball to squeeze into the net.

Sean Dyche's side have won two of their three matches since he replaced the sacked Frank Lampard and now sit one point above the bottom three, while managerless Leeds are in 19th place. Under-fire Chelsea boss Graham Potter suffered another blow as bottom of the table Southampton won 1-0 at Stamford Bridge.

James Ward-Prowse scored his 17th Premier League free-kick - one behind David Beckham's record in the competition - to give Southampton the lead in first half stoppage-time. Stuart Armstrong was fouled on the edge of the area and with Saints fans chanting Ward-Prowse's name, the midfielder curled a superb set-piece past Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Chelsea were booed off at full-time after a result that left them languishing in 10th place, with just two wins in their last 14 games in all competitions and none in their last five. Bournemouth climbed out of the relegation zone with a 1-0 win at Wolves, with Marcus Tavernier bundling in the winner after 49 minutes.

Manor Solomon's 88th minute goal gave sixth-placed Fulham a 1-0 win at Brighton, while Brentford and Crystal Palace drew 1-1.

 

February 18, 2023